Venice Solid Wood & Metal Floating Shelf

Nice sturdy shelf that is chic for my bathroom

This is a handy shelf that is advertised as a floating shelf. There are two problems with it. First, I don’t think it’s truly a floating shelf since the brackets that attach to the wall are conspicuous. Second, the actual shelf itself is slightly bowed and slopes downward a bit toward the middle. The bow isn’t super obvious, but it’s noticeable. For these reasons I’m giving only 3 stars.

I needed a very specific minimalist shelf to display a sculpture I purchased. I wanted a true floating shelf, but the weight capacity of the shelves I was considering gave me pause. So, I purchased this one, which as other reviewers have noted is not a true "floating shelf" due to the exposed pipe brackets, and I am not disappointed. The extra support that the brackets provide gives me peace of mind for the art piece that is displayed on the shelf, and the industrial look in black finish ties in to some of the hardware on our barn door (also purchased from Wayfair). The instruction booklet is very easy to understand, "dumbed-down" for someone not gadget-y. I just wish that the booklet would've noted the size of the screws and wall anchors; that is helpful when you're selecting the size of the drill bit.

Love this stylist shelf. The slim design looks elevated and it's the perfect place to add some decor.

Great!